MELAKA, Nov 14 – The first results of the 16th Melaka State Election are expected to be announced by 9.30pm tonight, according to Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun.
He said the official results for all 28 state assembly seats are expected to be available before midnight.
Ramlan shared the update after visiting SJK(C) Malim polling station in Melaka on Saturday.
EC Confident Voter Turnout Will Reach 70 Per Cent
As of 11.25am, voter turnout had reached 31.07 per cent.
Ramlan expressed confidence that the election could achieve a turnout of between 70 and 75 per cent. He said reaching at least 70 per cent remained a realistic target.
He also encouraged voters to cast their ballots early, as rain was forecast for the afternoon.
More Than 7,000 Voters With Disabilities Have Cast Ballots
Ramlan said more than 7,000 registered voters with disabilities (OKU) had already voted.
He also revealed that female voter turnout was higher than male turnout, based on real-time data collected through the EC’s OCR-VA system.
EC Records 301 Minor Election Offences
The EC chairman also disclosed that 301 minor election offences had been reported as of Friday night.
Most of the complaints involved the installation of campaign materials.
Ramlan said the commission had taken action on the complaints and thanked members of the public who reported suspected violations.
He added that authorities hoped to reduce such incidents in future elections.
More Than 675,000 Voters Eligible to Vote
A total of 675,166 registered voters are eligible to participate in the 16th Melaka State Election.
They are choosing representatives for 28 state assembly constituencies.
With the first results expected at 9.30pm, attention now turns to the final vote count and the political future of the state.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
